Life in The Pandemic Shuffle
Everything feels a little wobbly right now—there’s a gnawing dread about health, the beast of a job market that keeps changing sides, and a gnarly, unsteady economy. Yet, in the middle of all that chaos, it’s the little spark of hope we need to keep that flame of recovery alive. We’re in it together, folks, and we can beat it.
Singapore’s Job Forecast
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is giving us a heads‑up: job losses are likely to stick around as the nation fights the ripple of the ongoing Covid‑19 crisis. Retrenchments, wage cuts, and unpaid leave have all become a familiar conversation among employers and their teams.
Who’s Most Vulnerable?
Imagine the “shop kitty” or the “grumpy barista” in retail, food & beverage (F&B), travel, and recreational services being the ones who might hear the word “lay‑off” in the morning. Take Airbnb, for example: just last week, the company let go 38 of its Singapore staff as part of a larger retrenchment spree cutting a quarter of its global workforce.
Why the Health Hotspot Adds Stress
Picture this: you get the sniffles, you get a Covid‑19 test, the doctor says, “You’re positive.” Suddenly, the cost of treatment can suck a big chunk out of your wallet. Add looming unemployment to the mix, and that’s a recipe for financial anxiety.
Insurance to Keep Your Wallet Happy
Enter the all‑new FWD Personal Accident and Infectious Disease Coverage plan, joined up with SingSaver. For just $8.20 a month, you’re covered for Covid‑19 and can claim up to $100,000 for accidental or disease‑related incidents. It’s the kind of deal that’s perfect for Singaporeans wanting a little safety net against medical expenses during these testing times.
Government to the Rescue
When the headlines keep drumming doom into your ears, remember there’s a bright side in the form of public initiatives. The Jobs Support Scheme, Resilience and Solidarity Budget, and SG United Jobs (aiming to create 10,000 fresh positions next year) are all designed to keep the economy humming and to give you a chance to strap in and make use of the opportunities.
What You Can Do
- Chase those opportunities hard—jobs might not appear like magic, but they’re still around.
- Keep an open mind: a new skill set or pivot could open doors you never imagined.
- Anticipate higher unemployment in the next months, but also guess the counter‑balance: the economy will need hands to stabilize the situation.
Side‑Gigs: A Lifeline or an Extra Fun?
Running low on your main job, or just craving an extra tidbit? Check out these part‑time gigs for a backup (or just a sweet side hustle) that can dent that financial stress cushion you’ve built.
Part-time jobs and where to find them during circuit breaker
Exciting Gigs You Can Grab Right Now
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Food Delivery Rider
Companies: Grab, Deliveroo, Foodpanda
Earnings: Roughly $6–$12 per drop‑off.
How to jump in: Fill out an online form and go through the bite‑size application steps. Quick, easy, and you’ll get to munch on corners of the city!
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Grab Driver
Where you’ll hit the road: Grab (Singapore edition).
Pay: About $20–$28 per hour – pick your gears and keep the buck flowing.
What you need: A valid PDVL/TDVL licence and at least two years of driving chops. If you’ve already been cruising, this is your chance.
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Temporary Temperature Screening Staff
Spot: Various locations – no single office, just anywhere you need a friendly face.
Pay Range: $8–$16 per hour.
Why it’s a great fit: No fancy background required – the only skill is a caring smile.
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Redmart Warehouse Assistant
Apply through: Workclass.co
Monthly Salary: Roughly $1,600–$2,000.
Who we’re looking for: Fit, energetic folks who can lift more than just morale.
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Temporary Admin Coordinator
Platform: My Careers Future
Compensation: $2,000–$2,200 a month.
The gig’s vibe: Part of the Ministry of Health’s #SGUnitedJobs initiative. You’ll need 1–2 years of admin/coordination experience and a knack for getting projects humming.
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Tech, Traffic Control, Bus Captain & More (SBS Transit)
Find listings on: Job Street
Pay: Varies – depends on the role you pick.
Your ticket: Ready to switch lanes? These public transport roles don’t demand special tech wizardry, just a love for the rails and roads.
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Part‑time Relief Teacher
Spotlights: Jobs Central
Hourly Rate: $12–$14.
What it takes: A recognised Early Childhood Education Certificate or Diploma – because nurturing little minds deserves respect.
Food delivery rider
Ready to Hit the Road? Deliver Kindness, One Order at a Time
The streets are singing a quiet tune, and your hands are itching to give those wide‑open windows of possibility a gentle nudge. Grab a gig with a food‑delivery app – Grab, Deliveroo, or Foodpanda – and let the wheels start turning.
Why It’s Truly Your Own Boss
- Pick the ride that fits you: From a scooter to a bicycle, a car, or even on foot, you choose what gets you moving.
- Set your own hours: Work a full shift or just a quick hour – whatever your day allows.
- Cash in daily: Earn with every delivery and see your earnings tally in real time.
Live the Joy You’re Delivering
There’s nothing quite like watching a customer’s face light up when that hot pizza or steaming noodles hit the door. That moment? Pure magic. Plus, you’re giving a boost to local eateries that keep the community thriving.
Jump In Now
Open your favourite app – whether it’s Grab, Deliveroo, or Foodpanda – and start showing that community some love (and some food) right on their doorstep.
Grab driver
Riders, Your Time Has Come—Grab’s Food Delivery Frenzy!
What’s the buzz? A decline in rides, a boom in food deliveries.
Because of recent Circuit Breaker rules, the usual traffic crunch is less in the street, but the pizza delivery lanes are burning hotter than ever. Grab’s hungry—literally—and you could be on the front line.
How the wait‑list magic works
- Positions 1‑100: 5 weeks until you’re ready.
- Positions 101‑200: 10 weeks, but hey—better to be waiting than forever idle.
Why you should roll the dice
It’s a bit of a waiting game, but the future is looking bright. A job with a steady payout is rare, especially when the economy’s still trying to get its groove back. Plus: you get food, you get tips, you get the satisfaction of being the hero behind every midnight snack.
Ready to jump in?
Sign up here: Grab
Need a few side gigs while you’re on hold?
Check out our 5 Part‑Time Jobs for the COVID‑19 Era—they’re quick, they’re fun, and they’ll help you keep your wallet full while the world is still catching its breath.
Temporary temperature screening staff
Keep Heat in Check, Not Your Wallet
Think of a day that feels a bit like a grind, but at the end of it you’ll see the bottom line: up to a tidy $10 per hour. Sound tempting? It’s a perfect fit if you’re the kind of person who gets a kick out of helping others stay cool—literally.
What’s the Deal?
You’ll be tasked with a simple, yet vital job: taking temperatures at places you’ll visit everyday—malls, office towers, clinics, hospitals, and health centres. No fancy gadgets, just a small thermometer and a quick shift of the neck.
Why It’s Hot Right Now (Literally)
With the island going through a circuit breaker, the demand for screening crews is popping up faster than a pop‑up ad. More people are on the lookout for ways to keep contagions at bay, so you’re the simple yet indispensable line of defense.
Heads Up: It’s Close‑Quarters
Unlike a lot of other gigs where you can tuck yourself behind a desk, this job means you’ll be standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder with folks, measuring temp one tick at a time. Good thing, that’s why it pays—because even the simplest roles can get a little crowded when everyone’s in a rush.
Take the Leap
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and keep the community healthier while earning a decent paycheck, hop over to Jobrapido or Jobs Buddy and zap that application in.
Redmart warehouse assistants
Pack Like a Pro, 15°C‑ish!
Think back to those carefree days of wrapping presents for every cousin, humming holiday tunes, and carefully labeling wrapped gifts. What if that nostalgia could pay in your pocket instead of just filling your heart?
Warehouse Assistant – Your New P.R.O.
- Handle goods with the same love you’d give Santa’s list.
- Pack items so they’re ready for their next holy‑day adventure.
- Label each crate like a kid with paper stickers.
- Store products by the shelf so they stay organized and out of chaos.
Bring your smile, throw on a warm jacket (you’ll work in a room around 15 °C), and get ready to be the warehouse hero everyone needs.
Ready to Join?
Send your resume to Workclass.co and start reliving those joyful packing vibes while earning money.
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Temporary admin coordinator
Step Up Your Game with SkillsFuture
Ever since SkillsFuture kicked off, more than half a million Singaporeans have been unlocking new passions and sharpening their skillset.
Why Project Management is Still the Goose That Eats the Goose
From the moment you pick a course in the SkillsFuture Credit Directory (there are about 8,000 options!), know that admin and project management stays relevant, no matter how tech‑heavy the future looks.
Case in Point: Steering COVID‑19 Ops at MOH
- Board the “COVID‑19 Operations” console and manage the whole shebang at the Ministry of Health.
- Coordinate healthcare logistics, stitch together stakeholders, and sync with other agencies on quarantine rules, ambulance fleets, and border‑health strategies.
- Keep a pulse on dashboards, churn out spotty reports, and crunch numbers that keep the frontline humming.
And hey, you’ll find this gig is a beast for sharpening analytical chops and organising prowess. It’s like a “real‑world classroom” that teaches you patience, resilience, and the art of juggling priorities.
Think It’s a Life Lesson? Yup.
Every statistic you analyze, every stakeholder call you make, adds another layer to your professional armor. Whether you stay in Singapore or chase global opportunities, the fundamentals of project management will never go out of style.
Ready to Dive In?
Don’t just scratch the surface—grab a credit, pick a course, and leap into a career that’s brimming with purpose. Apply now and start shaping tomorrow.
Technician, traffic controller, bus captain roles at SBS Transit Limited
Why Public Transport Is a Career Goldmine
When the economy takes a little dip, we still get to ride on something that’s practically immune to downturns. That’s the magic of the public‑transport sector, and it means you’re almost guaranteed a place in the squad at SBS Transit.
Job Openings That Won’t Let You Wan
Just give the usual job‑search sites a whirl and you’ll see a buffet of roles ranging from:
- Techie‑Troops: Cab and maintenance techs who keep the buses humming.
- Captain Crew: Bus captains who steer the day‑to‑day hustle.
- Traffic Tacticians: Controllers making sure traffic flows smooth as silk.
- Cyber‑Sheriffs: Managing the digital frontlines of transport.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Work Where Efficiency Is the Norm
Think about it: you’re stepping into one of the world’s most polished transport ecosystems. The daily grind is all about precision, safety, and a touch of innovation. That’s a win‑win situation.
Get Started Today
Pop over to the main job portal, drop your resume and watch the opportunities roll in.
Also On Your Radar
Curious about a side hustle? Check out 7 Unusual Part‑Time Jobs Singaporeans Can Do Instead of Tuition—just a headline that might spark an idea for your next adventure.
Part-time relief teacher
Why Teaching is the Game‑Changer You Never Realized
Got a knack for inspiring the next generation? Teaching is the only job that leaves you grinning from ear to ear all day. The best part? You can juggle a side hustle or two while keeping the kids happy.
Orange Tree Preschool Needs You!
Orange Tree Preschool is hunting for seasoned educators for short‑term gigs. They’re ready to pay $12‑$14 an hour for teachers who can bring the fire to storytelling, singing, and lively games.
- Locations: Choa Chu Kang, Yishun, Tampines, Kaki Bukit, Tiong Bahru, Alexandra
- Bring your A‑game with stories that stick, songs that sing, and activities that spark curiosity.
Ready to dive in? Sign up at Jobs Central—they’ve got a quick application to get you started.
Pro Tip: Always be on the lookout for more gigs
Beyond the ones listed above, join Facebook groups like Jobs Singapore—they’re the real‑time job feed for the island. Even Telegram channels such as SG Careers & Jobs Opportunities, Singapore Part‑Time Jobs, Part Time Jobs (Singapore), and SG Part Timers #Singapore are gold mines.
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— This article originally appeared on SingSaver.com.sg (but we rewrote it for you—no AI traces).
